N72
Billable

Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

Billable / Specific Code

What is Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri?

ICD-10-CM N72 is the diagnosis code for Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N72

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N72. They are mutually exclusive:

  • erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N72 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeN72 — Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N72 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N72 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N72 mean?

N72 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N72 in?

N72 is located in Section N70-N77 — "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N72?

Use N72 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri?

The ICD-10-CM code for Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri is N72.

Can N72 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N72 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N72 in?

N72 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N72?

Type 1 Excludes for N72 include: erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86).

Is N72 valid for 2026?

Yes, N72 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
N72
Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N70-N77 — Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs
2026 ICD-10-CM